CarVerify

Free Car Check

AML 8S

1984 Aston Martin Lagonda

Black Petrol 5300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda29,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAML 8S
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,339 miles

Offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,282 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 70,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2016 69,748 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2011
Fail 20 May 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 599,270 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Lagonda?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
270
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 28
Full Aston Martin Lagonda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AML 8S is a 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 29,415 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AML 8S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Lagonda typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AML 8S?

You can check the full history of AML 8S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AML 8S registered?

AML 8S is a 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is AML 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AML 8S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AML 8S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AML 8S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.